The Saudi Taekwondo Federation was recognized as the best federation in the world by the World Taekwondo Federation (WT) at the closing ceremony, which took place after the conclusion of the Grand Prix final tournament, which was held in Riyadh from December 8 to 10, 2022. .
Achieving this achievement is due to events and activities organized by the Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation, local and international, or the achievements of its players in major international tournaments, as well as its entry into the list of the top 20 teams in the world. at the game level.
For his part, Brigadier General Shaddad Al-Omari, President of the Saudi Taekwondo Federation, confirmed that the Federation’s receipt of the award is evidence of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ generous and unrestricted support for sports organizations in the Kingdom. Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – God bless him – and His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz – God protect him -.
He added: “The follow-up and interest of His Highness, Chairman of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal and His Highness, his Deputy, Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, is a motivation and a catalyst for sports federations in the Kingdom to provide work and achievements worthy of the support it receives from the wise leadership”, expressing gratitude to all taekwondo players, as well as the administrative and technical teams of the federation for providing sports, technical and administrative work; Thanks to him, they received this award.
